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British Light Utility Car 10hp

Item No. 35308

Description

British forces used passenger car chassis, during WWII, as the basis for pick-up style military vehicles. Officially identified as a "Light Utility Car" soldiers called them affectionately by the nickname "Tilly". The vehicle was equipped with a 30hp engine and rear wheel-drive. However, the car did not have sufficient off-road abilities and was soon replaced by 4WD vehicles. As a result, the "Tilly" was used in airbases for liaisons and in other paved areas. The vehicle served in the Dunkirk evacuation, North African and Italian fronts, and Europe from the Normandy invasion on.

About The Model
  • 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model of the British Light Utility Car 10HP. Length: 112mm, Width: 46mm
  • The compact and classic form of the car has been richly reproduced based on a detailed study of the actual car
  • The engine bay features an engine and other components
  • Dashboard and seats feature realistic surface texture
  • Separately moulded front doors enhance realism. You can depict the tailgate and rear flap in open or closed positions
  • Suspension also features realistic details
  • 1 driver figure and 4 types of markings included

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British Light Utility Car 10hp

Item No. 35308
British forces used passenger car chassis, during WWII, as the basis for pick-up style military vehicles. Officially identified as a "Light Utility Car" soldiers called them affectionately by the nickname "Tilly". The vehicle was equipped with a 30hp engine and rear wheel-drive. However, the car did

Description

British forces used passenger car chassis, during WWII, as the basis for pick-up style military vehicles. Officially identified as a "Light Utility Car" soldiers called them affectionately by the nickname "Tilly". The vehicle was equipped with a 30hp engine and rear wheel-drive. However, the car did not have sufficient off-road abilities and was soon replaced by 4WD vehicles. As a result, the "Tilly" was used in airbases for liaisons and in other paved areas. The vehicle served in the Dunkirk evacuation, North African and Italian fronts, and Europe from the Normandy invasion on.

About The Model
  • 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model of the British Light Utility Car 10HP. Length: 112mm, Width: 46mm
  • The compact and classic form of the car has been richly reproduced based on a detailed study of the actual car
  • The engine bay features an engine and other components
  • Dashboard and seats feature realistic surface texture
  • Separately moulded front doors enhance realism. You can depict the tailgate and rear flap in open or closed positions
  • Suspension also features realistic details
  • 1 driver figure and 4 types of markings included